London, UK--(Marketwire - June 15, 2007) -
Smith & Nephew PLC
15 June 2007
Smith & Nephew PLC - Transaction in Own Shares
Smith & Nephew PLC announces that on 15 June 2007 it purchased 340,000 ordinary shares of US$0.20 at a price of 621.9641 pence per share. The purchased shares will be held as treasury shares.
Following the above purchase, Smith & Nephew PLC holds 16,328,000 ordinary shares in treasury, and has 929,547,003 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
Paul Chambers Company Secretary This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange